Fitting location overview - central locking — VW
Fitting location overview - central locking on VW: factory workshop procedure. Full factory text, tools and checks.
Workshop procedure for VW — the factory write-up, straight from real workshop data.
📋 Procedure
Fitting location overview - central locking
Coupling station
Fitting location: right A-pillar.
To disconnect connector, loosen boot at pillar
Chapter
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Convenience system central control unit
J393
Fitting location: under dash panel on front passenger side
Removing
Electrical system
Rep. gr.
97
Control units; Removing and installing onboard supply control unit
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Front passenger door control unit
J387
Integrated in window regulator motor
Removing
Chapter
Front passenger side central locking lock unit
F221
Door lock is secured to assembly carrier.
Electric central locking is integrated in door lock.
Removing
Chapter
Coupling station
Fitting location: right B-pillar.
To disconnect connector, loosen boot at pillar.
Rear right door control unit
J389
Integrated in window regulator motor
Removing
Chapter
Rear right central locking lock unit
F223
Door lock is secured to assembly carrier.
Electric central locking is integrated in door lock.
Removing
Chapter
Tank filler flap locking motor
V155
Fitting location: behind right luggage compartment trim
Removing
Chapter
Rear lid handle release button
E234
Fitting location: in emblem
Removing
Chapter
Rear lid lock unit
F256
Location: bolted to rear lid
Removing and installing
Chapter
Coupling station, rear lid
Fitting location: behind left luggage compartment trim
Removing and installing
General body repairs, interior
Rep. gr.
70
Luggage compartment trims; Removing and installing side panel trims for luggage compartment
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Rear left central locking lock unit
F222
Door lock is secured to assembly carrier.
Electric central locking is integrated in door lock.
Removing
Chapter
Rear left door control unit
J388
Integrated in window regulator motor
Removing
Chapter
Coupling station
Location: left B-pillar
To disconnect connector, loosen boot at pillar.
Driver side central locking lock unit
F220
Door lock is secured to assembly carrier.
Electric central locking is integrated in door lock.
Removing
Chapter
Driver door control unit
J386
Integrated in window regulator motor
Removing
Chapter
Central switch for window regulators in driver door
E189
Fitting location: installed in door trim
Removing and installing central switch for window regulators
Electrical system
Rep. gr.
96
Lights and controls in front doors; Removing and installing switch for window regulators in driver door
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Coupling station
Location: left A-pillar
To disconnect connector, loosen boot at pillar
Chapter
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Bonnet contact switch
F266
Removing and installing contact switch
Electrical system
Rep. gr.
96
Lights and controls in engine compartment; Removing and installing bonnet contact switch
.
Fitting location: on bonnet lock
Removing and installing bonnet lock
Chapter
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Alarm horn
H12
Location: under right wing
Removing
Electrical system
Rep. gr.
96
Anti-theft alarm system; Removing and installing alarm horn
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